Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreForester – ANZSCO 234113
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Forester
ANZSCO 234113
Forester (ANZSCO 234113) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Forester studies, develops and manages forest areas to maintain commercial and recreational uses, conserve flora and fauna, and protect against fire, pests and diseases.
Typical tasks and duties
Forester may perform the following tasks:
- manage forest resources by protecting and regenerating forests and promoting effective growth
- establish plantations of native and introduced timber species
- plan and implement fire prevention, detection and suppression systems
- observe the effects of environmental factors on the growth and health of plants
- measure and record tree volume and growth, as well as changes in the forest's timber and other resources
- estimate the sustainable supply of timber and associated forest products
- plan and implement the growing and harvesting of native and introduced plantation forests
- protect wildlife habitats and forest streams
- develop recreational facilities and control their use
- undertake landscape management, which may involve manual and satellite mapping, aerial photo interpretation and field measurements
- advise governments, industry and landholders on forestry, and plan and conduct educational programmes on the care and value of trees and forests
- conduct research on various aspects of forestry
- supervise and train technical, clerical and field staff and coordinate their work.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Forester is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
